If you had to omit one part - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

03-10-2003, 08:35 AM

I too would omit nothing. Although Bombadill's chapters in the book are to me somewhat boring they do have some relevance. The fact that he could theoretically hold the ring forever and not feel its influence is important. The council know this, but yet they still apoint the task of destroying the ring to Frodo, because it would not be right to give it to bombadil. This harkens back to what i believe the whole point behind the LOTR and all Tolkeins tales is, People should do the right thing, just for the sake of it being the right thing.

I would also like to know more about, Valinor and how exactlyit was built.

03-10-2003, 08:35 AM	#40
King Fingolfin Guest Posts: n/a	I too would omit nothing. Although Bombadill's chapters in the book are to me somewhat boring they do have some relevance. The fact that he could theoretically hold the ring forever and not feel its influence is important. The council know this, but yet they still apoint the task of destroying the ring to Frodo, because it would not be right to give it to bombadil. This harkens back to what i believe the whole point behind the LOTR and all Tolkeins tales is, People should do the right thing, just for the sake of it being the right thing. I would also like to know more about, Valinor and how exactlyit was built.